BIOL 499Senior Honours Project

Aug 2, 2024 Undergraduate Thesis (BIOL 499) 5 points, 1 comment

u/Luvvul1234: “If one has research experience from their co-ops, is doing the 499 crucial for getting accepted into grad school? What does 499 help with specifically and is it a higher workload than a normal 4th year course? Is it worth it to drop a specialization for it to be done?”

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Sep 20, 2023 One stop shop for course selection+tips to all biomedical/science students 6 points, 3 comments

u/-Leviathan-: “… Prepare early for a BIOL 499 to leverage research experience. Just a BSc doesn't cut it these days. You will thank yourself later when you have all the resources you need for your resume and references. …”

u/Altruistic-Set1428: “Any tips for biol 499? i really dont have a good relationship with any of the professors that are supervisors, i am taking BIOL 303 right now with reed but unsure if he would let me, but i should prob ask him after im done this course. …”

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Mar 13, 2021 Honours Science? 0 points, 1 comment

u/Hungry_Transition_76: “… Do look into doing a BIOL 499 course if you're pursuing biology or an equivalent senior honours project in another department as it's a highly recommended course to prepare you for graduate research or at least have a better idea of what to expect (I think you'll need …”

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Mar 2, 2021 What is an Honours Thesis 6 points, 2 comments

“Hi guys, I am in Honours Science and I am just wondering what is a Honours Thesis? How can I do one? Is it only in certain programs you can do one?”

u/ginavalentinaa: “4th year research project with a faculty member. pretty sure honours science students can do it but they are not given priority. …”

u/LegitimateAd6812: “have you done an honours biology thesis? BIOL 499? I'm just not sure how to go about applying and was wondering if you have any tips?”

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Feb 4, 2021 Upper years and Grad students who were not in coop (regular stream): how did you get the necessary experience to get hired or accepted by supervisor/job? 26 points, 8 comments

u/asylum19: “… lab takes volunteers), apply to URA's, do a 4th year research project (phys 437, chem 496, biol 499), etc. Depending on the program you don't need lab experience, but you do have to be competitive. …”

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Jul 9, 2020 Do the courses you take in undergrad matter for grad school? 1 point, 19 comments

“I’m currently going into my 4A term and I’m considering doing an MASc after I finish school next year. …”

u/Noct_98: “Just wanted to chip in my 2 cents since I read a comment saying you need certain courses and knowledge. Currently on co-op working in a lab with 2 grad students. …”

u/Noct_98: “He did a Biol 499 project for which he had his supervisor as one reference. And I believe the other was from his TA position Edit: I guess 499 tehcnically counts as a 400 level course, so I'm not entirely correct in my earlier statement.”

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Jun 23, 2020 BIOL 349 guidance and help!!! 3 points, 2 comments

“If you have taken BIOL 349 how rough was it? What was your experience like.....are there any courses that would be beneficial to have take before taking it?! plsss let me know!”

u/AccomplishedLettuce: “It's a lot of self driven work and is basically designed to be similar to a BIOL 499 except you dont have to do any of the actual lab work. Beneficial courses would be Biol 309 as you learn some of the techniques. …”

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May 21, 2020 Do specializations in Honors Biology matter? 0 points, 6 comments

“I want to do the molecular genetics specialization, however some of the mandatory first and second year courses seem entirely unrelated (Zoology, physiology, etc.). …”

u/b266curve: “Hi there! I think that there is some confusion as to what is an Honours Biology degree vs. Honours Biology degree with a specialization. …”

u/b266curve: “… Additionally, Biology offers a course called BIOL 499 which is an Honours Thesis. You work in a lab and write a paper and present your research project. Again, you will have to find a supervisor. You can also seek out volunteer opportunities in labs during the term or in summer. …”

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Apr 2, 2020 Science research project (honours sci) 2 points, 6 comments

“Does anyone know if I am able to complete a honours thesis/research project as an honours science student? I am unsure who I can contact to see about this. …”

u/ClandestineCaribou: “Try taking CHEM 494/other related science final project classes. It's two terms, and you get the chance to do your own research and do a presentation/paper about it.”

u/ClandestineCaribou: “There are similar classes offered for each science discipline: PHY 437, BIOL 499...”

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Oct 7, 2019 Does anyone mind explaining how to get involved with research as a Science student? 14 points, 10 comments

“Hi all, I have been trying to see if I could possibly get involved with research during my undergrad. I am a bit confused as to how to start, I know theres research grants and the NSERC but I do not …”

u/spicysalmontunaroll: “… When you get into your upper years you can do a senior honours project (ex BIOL 499), which is another great opportunity to get involved in research. …”

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Aug 5, 2019 Science Research Qs 3 points, 7 comments

“Hi all, Just a quick question regarding involvement in research, more specifically in the science department. …”

u/plushcharm: “There’s a research course you can take in your fourth year iirc; BIOL 499. You basically work under some graduates and it counts for some credits I believe”

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May 1, 2019 Chances of getting into a Chem/Bio masters Program? 8 points, 5 comments

u/boyidgaf: “… Also I've heard that at UW atleast, sometimes if you do a chem 494 or a Biol 499 research project you can get a masters position with the prof if they like you, is that true? …”

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